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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fard, Retina Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sara Fard, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fard’s office at (502) 588-0550.
What languages does Dr. Fard speak?
Dr. Fard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Fard typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Fard diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35411: Lattice degeneration of retina, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Fard typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Fard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Does Dr. Fard accept my insurance?
Dr. Fard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 588-0550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fard accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Fard in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Fard's office located?
Dr. Sara Fard's Primary Practice
1725 W Harrison St Ste 906
Chicago, IL 60612
(502) 588-0550
What is Dr. Fard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316508492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fard
What is Dr. Sara Fard's specialty?
Dr. Fard is a Retina Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Sara Fard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fard is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital Of Munster which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sara Fard accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sara Fard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Fard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fard's office at (502) 588-0550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Fard?
Please contact Dr. Fard's office at (502) 588-0550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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